The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has recently announced that in February 2025, 1.61 million, or 16.1 lakh new members have been associated with the organization. If comparing this figure to last year i.e. February 2024, it shows an increase of 3.99 percent. It is clear from this growth that awareness about the benefits of EPFO in employees has increased much more than before.
New members and rising employment opportunities
In February 2025, EPFO registered around 739,000 (7.39 lakh) new members. The Ministry of Labor and Employment stated that this number of new customers is the result of increasing employment opportunities, awareness about employee benefits, and successful outreach programs of EPFO. These new members are those who are joining EPFO for the first time.
Increase from year to year
In addition, there were 1.31 million, or 13.1 lakh members who were first out of the EPFO, but again joined the organization in February 2025. This number shows an increase of 11.85 percent. The ministry said that these members changed their jobs and again joined the institutions that come under the purview of EPFO. This indicates that employees are once again giving priority to joining EPFO, which is important for their social security and pension in the future.
Dominance of 18-25 age group
One important thing in the data is that the dominance of the 18-25 age group remains continuously. In February 2025, about 427,000 new members of this age group are added to 57.71 percent of the newly added total members. This shows that the youth have more understanding and awareness about the benefits of EPFO and future safety. In addition, the payroll increase for the 18–25 age group in February 2025 reached around 678,000, which is an increase of 3.01 percent as compared to February 2024. This shows that the youth are increasing employment and participation in EPFO.
Increasing participation of women
EPFO has also seen an increase in women’s participation. In February 2025, around 208,000 women members were added, showing an increase of 1.26 percent year-on-year. In addition, the total pure female payroll increased by 337,000, which is an increase of 9.23 percent. The ministry said that this increase in the number of women members is indicating a more inclusive and diverse workforce. This is an important step towards women’s economic empowerment and ensures that women are also taking advantage of EPFO for their social security and future.
conclusion
The increase in the process and membership of new members of EPFO proves that employees now have more awareness about their social security and future plans. In addition, increasing awareness and success towards EPFO’s actions and schemes is clearly visible in its membership data. Especially the growing contribution of young and women employees to EPFO is making it even more effective. This increase is definitely a positive sign for the country’s economic development and safety of workers.
These efforts of the Employees Provident Fund Organization provide guidance towards the better future and the benefits of becoming members of EPFO are increasing. Along with this, it is ensured that the future of the employees is safe and they are financially strong.